Oliver’s Insights – Money printing and hyperinflation

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This edition of Oliver’s Insights looks at the risks associated with quantitative easing, or money printing, in particular the threat of hyperinflation that many seem to be fearing. The key... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes enshrining ‘financial adviser’ and ‘financial planner’

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the release of legislation into Parliament on enshrining the terms ‘financial adviser’ and ‘financial planner’ in law. “This Bill is about the understanding... Read more continue reading

FPA: Enshrinement of “Financial Planner”- historic day for Australians

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Sydney, 20 March 2013: The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has welcomed the government’s introduction of the legislation for enshrining the term “Financial Planner/ Adviser” into law today in Australia. Mark... Read more continue reading

SPAA raises concerns about new rules for related party transactions

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has some concerns about the changes in the draft legislation aimed at tightening the rules relating to the acquisition and disposal of listed... Read more continue reading

One-minute update: RBA heralds economic performance

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Australia has adjusted well to global shocks: Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Philip Lowe says that the Australian economy has adjusted “pretty well” to global shocks. What comments or issues stand... Read more continue reading

Australian investors let down by income investments

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Australian income investors are receiving annual returns almost 3% lower than anticipated from their income producing investments, representing a ‘reality gap’ between investor expectations and actual returns, a trend that... Read more continue reading

van Eyk: X-Rays reveal the cracks in model portfolios

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van Eyk’s new initiative for financial advisers, Portfolio X-Rays, is revealing that many model portfolios are not set up to meet their performance objectives and are vulnerable to shocks and... Read more continue reading

Resi Home Loans moves into wealth management

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Resi Mortgage Corporation (Resi) has announced the formation of a joint venture agreement with Shartru Wealth Management to bring financial advice into its suite of services.   The agreement will see qualified... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees’ Bidder’s Statement for Trust Company offer

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Following its Announcement on 21 February 2013 of an Offer to acquire The Trust Company Limited, Equity Trustees Limited (ASX: EQT) has lodged its Bidder’s Statement with ASIC and has also... Read more continue reading

Morningstar wraps up research on Global Equities Strategies

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Morningstar today released its Sector Wrap-Up for global equities funds, covering 50 global large-cap strategies and eight global small-cap strategies. Morningstar does not charge or accept payment from fund managers... Read more continue reading